Dwezgaz, being that they are not a conventionally evolved species, vary dramatically between individuals; however, despite this they still have a general set of rules about locomotion as well as a generally similar outer body. Their overall size is determinant by the degree of Psyker they are, the greater the concentration of power within an individual sparking a gradual change, while their mode of motion is generally determined by their size. Those Dwezgaz which are less than 800 meters in height generally are bipedal while those greater are quadruped.

In terms of the senses, Dwezgaz are unified by their ability as Psykers. They utilize this ability both in a survival capacity, attacking at threats, for communication with one-another and with foreign species, and to sense others about them far beyond normal means. The species generally lacks a pronounced sense of sight, though some possess eyes, lack the senses of taste and taste, and can hear only in terms of felt vibrations through the ground about them.

They are further categorized by the outer body’s appearance and general characteristics. Dwezgaz follow the trends of rocky formations, most appearing to be solid rock with semi-mobile joints composed of smaller pieces while others seem to be built from sand and sandstone, perpetually leaking from open pores and joints as they move about. Others still are composed of magma and heated rock, glowing with a never-ending heat.

By and large, irregardless of their outward appearances, Dwezgaz possess a small, exceptionally hot core which varies in both heat output and size. Heat output varies, with the median at 3,000 C (5,432 F), a maximum temperature of 5,400 C (9,752 F), and a minimum temperature of 1,500 C (2,732 F). This temperature is generally affected positively by the psychic capabilities of the particular Dwezgaz and negatively by the size of the individual, though the former’s effect is far greater than the latter. Core size varies from roughly 1.5 m in diameter to 37 m in diameter, affected by the overall size of the individual Dwezgaz. The location of this core is within the chest of a being, buried under the thickest portions of the being, or within the center of the body should they be quadruped.

Dwezgaz Psyker abilities vary to a strong degree. The high mark of this would be the overall capacity to move freely between the Immaterium and Materium, to speak psychically to another being across star systems should they be so aware of that being, to be aware of the individual thoughts of unshielded beings within a star system, to be aware of the individual thoughts of shielded beings within a hundred meter’s distance, and to mentally attack beings the Dwezgaz is aware of at will. The lower end of Dwezgaz Psykers are capable of speaking to individuals psychically only within their line of sight, to be aware of the individual thoughts of unshielded beings within their line of sight, and to be unable to be aware of the individual thoughts of shielded beings. They are capable of mentally attacking beings within fifty meters distance.

Lastly, the species as a whole can be characterized by it’s “eating” habits. Dwezgaz feed off of the natural flows of soul-stuff which lay within the Realm of Souls, otherwise known as the Immaterium or Warp, absorbing the energy with lays within such things and adding it to their own individual souls. Through this, they increase in both Psyker power and size, rapidly evolving new limbs and forms in a painless manner. In addition to this, due to their nature of being composed entirely of the Warp, Dwezgaz commonly consume Daemonic entities whenever present, though it is uncommon for them to seek such creatures out. Consumption of individual souls within the Immaterium can be performed, though is commonly seen as less effective. Consumption of individual souls within realspace is incredibly prohibitive and requires the individual to be already deceased, as well as the Dwezgaz to be physically near the person at the time of their death in order to take hold of that soul before it travels to the Warp. As such, it is considered to be a poor method for gaining strength.

Exterior Appearances

Interior Appearances
While mainly solid rock, a cave system does exist within the Worldships. Circular with a flat surface underfoot, the most well-trod of these tunnels are worn down and smooth, solid support beams about either side at regular intervals, while the older, less used paths are far more rough. Tunnels are normally unlit, though small quarries of luminescence crystals emerge at random, lighting it for a moment. Vents from far deeper in the Worldship break the ground at other areas, belching out noxious, corroding gases in a cruel, malformed atmosphere. Such atmospheres do not reach far and either dissipate rapidly if near tunnel openings or condense themselves into pockets of concentrated gas. Likewise, vents from the central core and areas near the central core are somewhat common throughout the Worldship’s tunnel network, many being small at only a half meter in diameter, though these bleed out either excess gases or molten rock from the core areas.

Propulsion Systems, Sublight
Dwezgaz Worldships utilize one of two methods while traveling within a system. The first of these would be using a vessel’s own volcanic exertions to provide for thrust, venting massive amounts of material in order to maneuver. This method is somewhat fuel inefficient however as the amount of thrust generated is relatively little due to the extreme mass of the Worldship in question, though is utilized whenever the second method is not available due to one reason or another. The second method of propulsion for a Dwezgaz Worldship is the utilization of the Warp itself, the Megas Archon or Archon of the vessel using the combined psychic power of the entire ship’s crew and their own precise direction in order to move the vessel from one point to another within the system nearly instantaneously. The range of this jump, which merely skims along the Immaterium without actually having to enter it, is intra-system without entering or intersecting the gravity well of any planetary bodies.

Propulsion Systems, Faster-Than-Light
Unlike most civilized races, in lieu of a mechanical means by which to move across the vast distances of space the Dwezgaz instead utilize their collective Psyker mass to open up temporary rifts in realspace into the Immaterium, from there traveling to their destination through the Warp. As a result of this, travel can be considered accurate by the standards of Warp-Engines interacting with the Warp, with vessels arriving at their destination within hours of one-another, though these vessels can be “chained” together and overall directed by a lone individual, arriving at the same precise moment. However, due to their utilization of the Warp insofar as completely immersing themselves in it, Worldships can only enter and exit systems about the rim of the celestial system.

Power Plant
Worldships are universally powered by a singular Class B stellar engine, a star which has been compressed via Dwezgaz technology, which thereby powers the ship as a whole and serves as a source of raw power from which the Megas Archon or Archon can draw upon. As a result, it is utilized both for the offensive weaponry of the Worldship as well as for propulsion, Sublight and Faster-Than-Light. The stellar engine is located upon the center of the length and width the Worldship, often placed slighter lower than the center of the height of the vessel, and is encased in a hard shell made from condensed crystalline structures. Exceeding amounts of effort must be maintained to keep the gravity of the star from affecting both the vessel and it’s surrounding star system, though smaller amounts of such gravity can be purposefully “leaked” by the overall controller in order to affect other objects about the Worldship. The heat of such a stellar body is likewise contained, though leaks out in some smaller form about the Worldship itself. The stars themselves are entirely drawn from the Warp, normally A-type and F-type, though the Ordion Valugrin is powered by a pulsar.

Armament

• Warp Beam
  Similar to armament seen on the Blackstone Fortress warships used by Chaos, Dwezgaz Worldships combine the raw power of both the stellar engine and the crew of the vessel with the concentration of a millennia old Psyker to direct a superheavy beam of Warp energy at an enemy. Unlike those seen on Blackstone Fortresses, however, these beams are lesser in range and perform what can only be described as a cascading effect about the path of the beam, striking-out at any other vessels with long lances of lightning. Such cascades destroy smaller craft such as frigates, corvettes, and bombers while damaging heavier cruisers. Such armament requires a minute-long period to charge, with the gathering energy visible to the naked eye in front of the Worldship itself.

• Warp Storm
  Utilized during enemy assaults when smaller vessels such as bombers may be incoming on attack runs or transports bringing in troops intending to board, the Megas Archon or Archon of the Worldship generates a temporary, small Warp Storm about the Worldship. Extending just 70 kilometers off of the hull in every direction in a bubble, these storms cause immense damage to all other vessels, swallowing many into the Warp itself. Such storms are exhausting to generate, limiting the duration of their use, and are naturally undiscerning in who they damage or destroy. In addition, such Warp Storm generation may cause Daemonic incursion within the local area of the storm itself, leading to the Dwezgaz feeding off of them.

• Bombard Lances
  Placed within the debris field itself are large asteroids, kept within close distance to the Worldship itself. These so-called bombards are generally used as short range artillery, the vessel throwing such asteroids at larger enemy vessels which get too close. While the speed of such projectiles is not immense compared to other mass drivers, being not measured in percentages of the speed of light, their strength is within their size and the acceleration with which they are launched. Most of these bombards measure roughly 4 km in diameter and achieve their maximum speed nearly instantaneously, flung from the Worldship at a good enough speed that their size limits the degree of maneuver.

• Debris Field
  About each Worldship lies a perpetual debris field of rock and destroyed vessels extending approximately 60 kilometers off of the hull; this debris field largely serves the purpose of intercepting any enemy incoming ordinance, such as missiles, and breaking up any enemy bomber or transport assaults. While generally defensive in nature, the Worldship can utilize it in breaking-down closer enemy capital ships through a sustained bombardment.
  

Defensive